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Young CPAs Learn From Leaders in the Profession

CPAs
under the age of 36 gathered for the second annual AICPA Leadership Academy.

The
young CPAs spent three days in workshops and discussions with
leaders in the profession. Following graduation from the academy,
participants received either an appointment to an AICPA volunteer
committee or a state CPA society committee in their home state.

The
30 participants were selected from more than 120 candidates who were
sponsored by their employers, state societies or both. All
applicants submitted resumes that included their professional
volunteer activities, community service and awards, and employment
history. They were divided equally between men and women and
represented all four of the Institute’s major membership segments:
public accounting, business and industry, government, and academia.

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